Between 1912 and 1987, Lane and Virginia Maid manufactured and sold an estimated 12 million cedar chests. Cedar chests made during these years latch shut without having to depress a button. In recent years, several children have suffocated inside chests with old style locks. As a result, Lane has launched several successful programs concentrating on lock replacement. However, there are still an estimated 6 million chests that need the locks replaced.

Chests manufactured after 1987 already have the new safety lock.

If your cedar chest needs a replacement lock, please complete the form at their website to receive a free lock replacement.